Exploring Motivational Interviewing : As a Resource in Parent-Clinician Collaboration on a Conversation Intervention

Abstract

The aim of this study is to explore the potential of motivational interviewing (MI) techniques as a way of fostering collaboration between parents and clinicians of diverse backgrounds. MI is a counseling style that prioritizes parent values and beliefs in order to develop intervention goals. One place where it is important to be sensitive to values and beliefs is during language intervention. Reminiscing conversations are increasingly included as a part of intervention. However reminiscing styles vary depending on culture, so it is important to make sure that cultures are respected when supporting parents in reminiscing. Our project will review the existing literature related to the use of motivational interviewing with parents and the literature examining parent-child reminiscing across cultures with the intention of designing a qualitative study that examines the potential of MI as a tool that fosters greater cultural sensitivity.